Rivalries are supposed to be competitive, but some college football matchups are anything but close. While the underdog fanbase might get hyped every year, history tells us that these rivalries are more like annual beatdowns.
From decades of dominance to completely lopsided records, here are the 10 most one-sided college football rivalries.
10. Tennessee vs. Kentucky
Kentucky may own the basketball court, but on the football field, Tennessee has dominated this so-called rivalry. The Vols have won around 80 percent of the matchups, proving that no matter how good Kentucky gets, they just can’t seem to escape being little brother in this one.
9. Notre Dame vs. Navy
Give Navy credit for the occasional upset, but this rivalry has been overwhelmingly in Notre Dame’s favor. The Irish won 43 straight games in this series from 1964 to 2006, making it one of the most lopsided streaks in college football history.
8. Texas vs. Texas A&M
Even though the Aggies love to talk about being on Texas’ level, the Longhorns have owned this matchup with a commanding lead in the series. Texas A&M finally won a few big ones before the rivalry went on hiatus, but history says the Longhorns have been the big brother for a long time.
7. Michigan vs. Michigan State
Spartans fans will point to their recent success, but Michigan still controls this rivalry by a wide margin. With far more national titles and Big Ten championships, the Wolverines have been the dominant force in the state for over a century.
6. Clemson vs. South Carolina
South Carolina fans will celebrate the occasional win like they just won a national championship, but Clemson has owned this rivalry. The Tigers have dominated the modern era and hold a significant all-time lead, making it clear which program is superior.
5. Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State (Bedlam)
Bedlam is a great name, but the results are anything but chaotic—Oklahoma has absolutely owned Oklahoma State. The Sooners hold a massive lead in the series, making it one of the most one-sided rivalries in college football.
4. USC vs. UCLA
UCLA fans love to claim Los Angeles as theirs, but USC has the national titles and Heisman winners to back up their superiority. While the Bruins pull off the occasional win, the Trojans have dominated the all-time series, keeping them in charge of LA football.
3. Florida vs. Kentucky
No SEC team has owned another quite like Florida has dominated Kentucky. The Gators won 31 straight games from 1987 to 2017, making it one of the most painful rivalries for any fanbase to endure.
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2. Alabama vs. Tennessee (Third Saturday in October)
Every year, Tennessee fans hype up this rivalry, and almost every year, Alabama crushes their hopes. Outside of a rare win here and there, the Tide have owned this series for decades, making it a one-sided affair in every way.
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1. Ohio State vs. Indiana
This isn’t a rivalry—it’s just Ohio State winning every single year. The Buckeyes have beaten Indiana over 90 percent of the time, making it the most laughably one-sided series in college football history.
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